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In recent years surgery has seen striking developments in the area of biomaterials and it is becoming increasingly necessary for surgeons from various specialisms to have an in-depth knowledge of the biomechanical properties of and what happens to foreign bodies implanted in the body, whether metallic or biological such as bone. Industrial researchers have to identify and then resolve the mechanical problems which arise when using inert (metallic or plastic) or biological materials to replace joints, ligaments, or even whole bones.
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Poitout, D.G. (2016). Bone as Biomaterial. In: Poitout, D. (eds) Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopedics. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-664-9_1
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